stretch marks
Can You Actually Get Rid of Stretch Marks?
Pregnancy can be a time when our skin looks even better than usual,
in fact some women find they have a “glow”. This is partly due to the hormones circulating in the body at this time.
Unfortunately pregnancy can also be a time when your skin suffers with stretch marks.
So what are stretch marks?
Stretchmarks (striae) are pink or purple colored indented streaks which appear mainly on the abdomen of pregnant women, but also sometimes on the breasts. Thighs and buttocks. Although they are unsightly when they first appear, the good news is that they do fade with time, sometimes becoming almost invisible.
What causes stretch marks?
They are caused by a rapid stretching of the dermis (underlying layer of the skin). The collagen and elastin in the skin can only stretch so far before those fibres are damaged and scarring shows up on the surface of the skin.
Can stretch marks go away?
Unfortunately they cannot be “cured”. Run a mile if you come across any product that makes those claims. However, over time, they will almost seem to “go away”. There is also much we can do to prevent them and improve their appearance after they have formed.
Avoiding stretchmarks completely is almost impossible however here’s some tips on natural ways to prevent them…
Water – Drinks lots and lots of it! Hydration is one of the best, and cheapest! ways to keep skin supple. Just make sure the water you drink is from a pure source.
Diet – Try to avoid too much caffeine, it dries out the skin and makes it more fragile. Eat plenty of foods rich in zinc, such as nuts or fish. Omega 3 oils found in fish are great for skin and low cost supplements are easily available.
Vitamins for stretch marks are A and C which are found in carrots and citrus fruits and milk. Include plenty of protein in your diet as well.
Massage – This is a fabulous way to prevent stretch marks in pregnancy. Start as early as possible to keep your skin smooth and supple. Don’t use mineral oil, like baby oil, as it just won’t penetrate the skin. StretchEasy Massage Oil has been specially formualted to protect skin from stretchmarks during pregnancy. It’s formulated using oils of mandarin,
vitamin E, rosehip and Patchouli. Skin just laps it up!
How has StretchEasy Formula helped
others?
Thank you for your excellent stretch mark remedies! …I used the [Native Remedies] StretchEasy Massage Oil religiously. Not only is my belly still relatively free of stretch marks after almost the full 9 months, but …I …look much better than before I was pregnant!
Theresa, NC, USA
Laser surgery for stretch marks
Probably the only way of completely getting rid of stretch marks is by laser surgery. Dermabrasion and chemical peel are other options but
laser surgery is probably the best option.
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